Five out of every 100 people carry Listeria monocytogenes in their intestines.
Listeria monocytogenes causes endocarditis in about 7.5% of the cases.
This bacteria can be carried by many animals and birds, and it has been found in soil, water, sewage, and animal feed.
Listeria, specifically Listeria monocytogenes, is a heterotrophic organism. It obtains its nutrients by consuming organic compounds from its environment, rather than producing its own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, as autotrophs do. This characteristic is typical of many bacteria that thrive in nutrient-rich environments.
Listeria and food poisoning are the same. They are caused by foods which have been contaminated with the listeria bacteria. Many foods such as ready to eat and prepackaged seafood, oysters, salads, and fruit are all prone to carry the listeria bacteria. Foods which are not cooked properly can also cause food poisoning.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at cold temperatures due to its psychrotrophic nature, allowing it to thrive in environments that would inhibit the growth of many other bacteria. It has adapted mechanisms that enable cellular processes to continue functioning at low temperatures, including the production of specific enzymes and proteins. This ability poses significant risks in food safety, as it can lead to contamination in refrigerated foods.
The species called Listeria currently contains eight different species of bacteria. The bacteria species that are included in the genus of Listeria are considered to be highly infectious and deadly to humans.
Some can carry over 90 people.
The A340-600 will carry 440 passengers.
The Cessna 208 Caravan, will carry up to 14 people.
The 777-300 can carry a maximum of 550 people while the 777-200 can carry a maximum if 440 people.
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